FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
13 OCTOBER 2013
Two magnificent homes vie for the 2013 HIA Gold Coast and Northern Rivers
top housing award
The 2013 HIA - JELD-WEN Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Home of the Year has been won by
Northern Rivers builder, Heanes Built.
The winning home is an architecturally designed residence located in an elevated position
encompassing magnificent views of Byron Bay and the Tweed Coast. Some of the special
features include a five metre high library, staircase to heaven and an infinity pool. The use of
rammed earth pavilion walls combined with massive timbers and an attention to detail makes
this building unique.
Running a very close second and joint winner for Gold Coast and Northern Rivers Custom Built
Home with Heanes Built, was Rodney James Builder. The judges said this was an exceptionally
built home in the $1m to $2m Custom Built Homes category. Both homes will progress to the
respective State judging in NSW and Queensland.
Steve Kerr Builders won Custom Built Home $1m to $2m category against hot competition
with the judges commenting “this home is floating on the hill”.
Adrian Hill Developments won Custom Built Home in the $750 to $1m category with a welldesigned home boasting a high level of fixtures, fitting and landscaping which compliments
the spacious alfresco entertainment area.
Brett Ward Homes won $500,001 to $750,000 Custom Built Home category with a home that
truly embodies the Gold Coast resort-style living.
Kirra Homes won $300,001 to $500,000 Custom Built Home category which was constructed
to Vastu or Vedic Principles of architecture and achieved an excellent result given the local
planning and land size constraints.
Alliance Homes won the Custom Built Home up to $300,000 with a stylish and highly
functional design for family living and the providing privacy when needed.
Engima Interiors won Kitchen Design, Kitchen Project and Kitchen over $50,000 with Judges
comments like: “Ingenious angled designed, cleverly detailed and a beautifully renovated
kitchen”.
Winners of the Kitchen Projects include: Blue Bay Kitchens and Alliance Homes.
The Bathroom Project and Design categories were won by Natural Designer Homes, Alliance
Homes and Natural Designer Homes again. Dean Kenward received the Apprentice Award for
2013.
A full list of winners follow:
2013 HIA – JELD-WEN GOLD COAST / NORTHERN RIVERS
HOUSING AWARDS
Category
Winner
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Kitchen Design
Kitchen Project up to $30,000
Kitchen Project $30,001-$50,000
Kitchen Project over $50,000
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Kitchen Project
Engima Interiors
Alliance Homes
BlueBay Kitchen Designs
Engima Interiors
Engima Interiors
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Bathroom Design
Bathroom Project up to $20,000
Bathroom Project $20,001-$40,000
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Bathroom Project
Alliance Homes
Alliance Homes
Natural Designer Homes
Natural Designer Homes
Custom Built Home up to $300,000
Custom Built Home $300,001 - $500,000
Custom Built Home $500,001 - $750,000
Custom Built Home $750,001 - $1 million
Custom Built Home $1 million - $2 million
Custom Built Home $2 million - $3million
Custom Built Home over $3 million
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Custom Built Home – Joint Winner
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Custom Built Home – Joint Winner
Alliance Homes
Kirra Homes
Brett Ward Homes
Adrian Hill Developments
Steve Kerr Homes
Rodney James Builders
Heanes Built
Rodney James Builders
Heanes Built
Renovation/Addition Project up to $300,000
Renovation/Addition Project $300,001 - $600,000
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Renovation/Addition Project
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Spec Home
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers GreenSmart Energy Efficiency
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Outdoor Living Project
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Special Purpose Housing
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Affordable Housing
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Townhouse/Villa Development
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Apprentice Award
Willex Constructions
Fresh Homes
Willex Constructions
Willex Constructions
Natural Designer Homes
Rodney James Builders
SeaChange Village
Arundel
Alliance Homes
Condev Construction
Dean Kenward
Display Home up to $300,000
Display Home $300,001 - $500,000
Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Display Home
Morgan Homes
Palladio Homes
Palladio Homes
Interior Design in a Display Home
Interior Design valued over $50,000
Alliance Homes
James Dawson Interiors
2013 Gold Coast/Northern Rivers Home of the Year - Winner
Heanes Built
For further information
Colin Buttenshaw, Executive Director HIA Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Ph: 0408 189 098
For images: HIA Events Ph: 07 558 77444
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